How do you get Wegovy covered by insurance?

Key Takeaways

To find out if Wegovy is covered by your insurance plan, call your benefit provider and ask if it is covered under your plan and what your cost (or copay) is. Costs can vary among insurance carriers and your specific benefits.

If you do not have insurance, contact Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer, 1-888-809-3942 (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-8:00 pm ET) to determine if you qualify for a Wegovy Savings Copay Card or patient financial assistance program. They also have an online form you can fill out and they will check your insurance for you.

In addition, for cash-paying customers without insurance, you may be able to access all strengths of Wegovy through the NovoCare Pharmacy. NovoCare Pharmacy provides direct-to-patient, convenient home shipments of Wegovy single-dose pens at a reduced cost of $499 per month. This offer is available for uninsured patients or eligible patients with commercial insurance who do not have coverage for obesity medicines.

How much is Wegovy with insurance?

If your insurance covers some or all of the cost of Wegovy, the price will depend upon how your insurance classifies Wegovy and the level or tier of your benefit. You can call your insurance to determine the cost and your copay. According to the manufacturer, 90% of patients taking Wegovy with insurance have a co-pay of $0 to $25 per month.

If you have commercial insurance, and your doctor prescribes this medicine, it may be more affordable to gain access with a Wegovy Savings Copay Card supplied from Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer. Eligible commercially insured patients may pay as little as $25 per 28 day supply (1 box of injectable pens) with a maximum savings of $200 per prescription fill.

Copay cards are not typically eligible to patients with government sponsored insurance such as Medicare, Medicaid or TriCare.

If you have a yearly insurance deductible, you may need to meet your deductible before your insurance would pay for any part of your medicine. Ask your insurance company if you have any out-of-pocket costs before medicines are covered. Once your yearly out-of-pocket costs are met, your insurance should pay for some or all of your medicine.

How much is Wegovy without insurance?

If you are paying cash and not insured, or your commercial insurance will not pay for weight loss medications, the cost for Wegovy subcutaneous solution is $499 for a month's supply of injectable pens.

You may be able to access all strengths of Wegovy through the NovoCare Pharmacy. NovoCare Pharmacy provides direct-to-patient, convenient home shipments of Wegovy single-dose pens at a reduced cost of $499 per month. This offer is available for uninsured patients or eligible patients with commercial insurance who do not have coverage for obesity medicines.

For further information, call NovoCare at 1-888-793-1218 (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-8:00 pm ET).

If Wegovy is not covered by your insurance, and you have run out of other options, consider these actions:

• You can ask your insurance which other weight loss maintenance products are covered, if any. Discuss these different options with your doctor and if any may be a reasonable alternative to Wegovy
• Contact NovoCare at 1-888-793-1218 (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-8:00 pm ET) to learn about any financial assistance programs you may qualify for
• The Wegovy price guide is based on using the Drugs.com discount card which is accepted at most U.S. pharmacies, and may help you save money.

Visit the Drugs.com Price Guide to learn more about Wegovy Prices, Coupons and Patient Assistance programs.

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What insurance companies cover Wegovy?

To see if your insurance covers Wegovy, call them directly yourself. You can usually find the phone number on the back of your insurance card. If your insurance publishes a list of approved drugs (a Formulary), you may be able to check online.

You can also call Novo Nordisk or check your coverage immediately online, with a form you fill out. To learn more, call NovoCare at 1-888-809-3942 (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-8:00 pm ET).

Does Wegovy require a prior authorization?

Your insurance may say you require a “prior authorization form” to be filled out by your doctor and sent into the insurance company as part of the insurance approval process.

Prior authorization is sometimes required for certain medications if you have not tried other “first-line” options, either because these medicines are more expensive or have certain safety concerns.

Once the form is received, your insurance company will determine if you are eligible and contact you.

Is Wegovy generic yet?

Wegovy is only available as a brand name drug and a generic version is not yet available. A generic option is not expected until about 2026 to 2031, but exact dates may vary.

See also: Generic Drug FAQ

Who is eligible for Wegovy?

Wegovy (semaglutide) injection is approved for adults and adolescents 12 years and older to be used with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management.

• In adults, eligible patients should have an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m² or greater (obesity) or 27 kg/m² or greater (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbid condition, such as hypertension (high blood pressure), type 2 diabetes mellitus, or high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia).
• In adults, to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke in people with cardiovascular (heart, blood vessel) disease and either obesity or overweight.
• In adolescents 12 years and older, eligible patients should have an initial BMI at or above the 95th percentile for age and sex (based on growth charts used by your doctor).

Wegovy is classified as a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist and is given as a self-administered subcutaneous (under the skin) injection once weekly.

This is not all the information you need to know about Wegovy (semaglutide) for safe and effective use and does not take the place of your doctor’s directions. Review the full Wegovy information and discuss this information and any questions you have with your doctor or other health care provider.

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